Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Wahed

Job Brief:

As a Financial Analyst (FP&A) at Wahed, you will be the analytical engine powering strategic decision-making across the business. You will work directly with the Finance Director and cross-functional leaders to translate data into financial insight, build dynamic forecasting models, and strengthen the financial foundations of a rapidly scaling, values-driven fintech.

This role combines financial analysis expertise with automation and data intelligence to streamline workflows, strengthen decision-making, and improve operational scalability.

Job Description:

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis.
• Prepare actual vs. target budget reports on a regular basis.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of fundamental financial planning and analysis, such as planning, spending, predicting, report generation, and other tasks.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and cost control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial support and analysis for business decisions.
• Work with various business units to forecast income and expenses for the next few years.
• Participate in the development of financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist investors with their queries and provide timely and accurate information.
• Research potential business expansion opportunities and present findings to senior management.
• Identify and comprehend business issues; propose and carry out solutions.
• Support other ad-hoc projects, reporting, and financial analysis.
• To work on process improvements across reporting to reduce turnaround time.



Automate Core Business Operations

• Build and manage dashboards that provide a single source of truth for regional KPIs, empowering leadership with actionable, real-time insights.
• Identify and eliminate points of friction in our financial and operational processes, creating a smoother and more efficient experience for our clients without compromising rigors.
• Develop and deploy automated workflows and scripts to streamline financial and business operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliations.

Job Specification:

• Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or a related analytical discipline.
• Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Data Analytics, or Business Intelligence.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with hands-on experience in SQL and Python for financial automation and analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience with Google Apps Script to automate processes within the Google Workspace ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to use low-code/no-code automation platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier) to connect systems and build efficient workflows.
• Practical experience leveraging AI/LLMs for complex reasoning, data analysis, or building decision-making tools.
• Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Metabase, MixPanel, Segment, Google Analytics).

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills able to translate data into strategic insights.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Passion for ethical finance and alignment with Wahed s mission of building a riba-free financial ecosystem.

Why Wahed?

• Strategic Exposure:Work closely with the Finance Director, gaining deep insight into financial strategy, capital planning, and growth management.
• Tangible Impact: Your analyses and models will directly inform decisions shaping the future of ethical fintech.
• Global Mission, Unified Team:Join a diverse, purpose-driven organization redefining the way finance serves humanity.